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Mosquito Season Brings No Urgency For Money To Fight Zika

The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama's demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense of urgency.

North Carolina Gov. Faces Fed's Monday Deadline On LGBT Law

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory shows no signs of backing down in the face of the federal government's Monday deadline to declare he won't enforce the new state law limiting protections for LGBT people β€” defiance that could risk funding for the state's university system and lead to a protracted legal battle.

Pineville Fire Department Prepares To Bury Their Own

Special preparations are underway to honor Pineville firefighter Richard Sheltra. "Tomorrow we are going to take him out for a memorial service, what we call his last ride," says Pineville Fire Spokesperson Bill Suthard.

Mayor Roberts Meets With Legislators On HB2

Governor Pat McCrory says the state will have an answer by Monday to the Justice Department's deadline to take action on House Bill Two. Meanwhile, we're taking a closer look at the impact losing federal funds could have on local schools.

DOJ Calls HB2 Violation Federal Civil Rights

The Justice Department is giving North Carolina an ultimatum, repeal House Bill 2 our lose millions in federal funding. North Carolina has until Monday to promise it will kill HB2.

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